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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.07, 29.97 and 19.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.07, 29.97 and 19.05 is: 28.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.07 : 29.97 = 19.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.07/29.97 = 19.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.07x = 29.97 × 19.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.07x = 570.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570.93/20.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.45

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